Roland UA-4FX

An international top-seller for years, Cakewalk’s UA series interfaces brought amazing value to computer-recording enthusiasts. Today, Cakewalk pushes the price/performance envelope again with the new UA-4FX. The portable USB audio/MIDI interface sets a new standard for affordable interfaces with its ultra-fast, low-latency audio & MIDI performance, 24/96 audio resolution, phantom-powered XLR mic input, and built-in effects — including a COSM tube MIC preamp simulator for fattening up your tracks. The UA-4FX also includes a copy of Cakewalk’s SONAR LE recording software and Virtual Sound Canvas plug-in (PC), making it a true all-in-one recording solution at an incredibly low price.

• USB audio interface with up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution
• 14 types of powerful, easy-to-use onboard effects, including COSM tube mic-preamp simulator
• XLR input with phantom power, Hi-Z guitar/dynamic mic input
• USB bus powered, no AC adapter required
• MIDI I/O with FPT (Fast Processing Technology) for fast, stable performance
• Supports WDM, ASIO 2.0, and Mac OS X Core Audio
• Cakewalk SONAR LE and Virtual Sound Canvas plug-in included (PC)
• Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 surround compatibility via S/PDIF output (Windows XP)

• High-Quality AudioIf you demand pristine performance, the UA-4FX can handle audio at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution. Send audio in and out of the UA-4FX via its analog I/O or, for the ultimate in high-end audio quality, take advantage of its S/PDIF optical output. Windows XP users can use the optical output for Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 Surround output as well. Any budding film composers or sound designers out there?
• Built-In EffectsGreat audio and versatile MIDI combined with a quality suite of built-in effects make the UA-4FX an irresistible package for computer-recording enthusiasts on a budget. Why pay extra for outboard or plug-in effects when the UA-4FX provides a quality, low-latency COSM tube mic-preamp simulator, multi-band compressor/limiter for mastering, amp-simulator and distortion/chorus/delay for guitar, center cancel, reverb, noise suppressor, and more.
• Cross-Platform CompatibilityGood news for both Mac and PC users — the UA-4FX is cross-platform compatible. It supports WDM, ASIO 2.0, and Mac OS X Core Audio formats. Enjoy low-latency audio performance on both platforms! PC users are in for an extra treat: The UA-4FX ship with a complimentary copy of Cakewalk’s SONAR LE multi-track recording software as well as the Virtual Sound Canvas plug-in.
• Low-Latency MIDIGreat audio is only part of what makes the UA-4FX a star performer. Connect your synths, modules, and controllers via MIDI, and enjoy ultra-fast, stable performance thanks to Cakewalk’s FPT (Fast Processing Transmission) technology. A single USB cable provides both the MIDI and audio links between your computer and the UA-4FX.
• Portable PowerThe UA-4FX receives its power via USB, which means no AC adapter is required. Great for musicians on the go!